N.M. Stat. § 72-14A-5
Regional water planning entities.
A. An entity shall not be made a part of a proposal for planning funds under this
section without that entity's consent.
B. The outcomes sought by each regional water planning entity shall:
(1)
be established through broad public input;
(2)
consider public welfare values, balancing water uses and the needs of
future generations of New Mexicans;
(3)
be grounded in state water law;
(4)
be developed using the best available science;
(5)
recognize and respect federally recognized or reserved tribal water rights;
(6)
consider access to water for domestic use; and
(7)
comply with applicable federal water law.
C. Each regional water planning entity shall:
(1)
be composed of regional stakeholders as identified in the entity's
guidelines;
(2)
ensure opportunities for participation by Indian nations, tribes or pueblos
located within the water planning region;
(3)
obtain public input in the development, vetting and prioritization of regional
water planning activities and proposals;
(4)
assist in the funding, development and incorporation of plans for rural
communities;
(5)
report to the commission by June 30 of each year on the progress of
planning activities and outcomes of regional water security plan implementation; and
(6)
review existing water plans and data sets of municipalities, counties and
other entities within the water planning region and use them as appropriate.